St Catherine - St Christopher - St Laurence - St Mark - St Mary
THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
5th October 2025
Harvest Festival
Welcome to this church
Please be aware that the choice for communion is bread and wine or bread only, tincturing (dipping the bread) is no longer condoned by the diocese.
If you require a gluten-free wafer, or non-alcoholic wine please let our sides-people/greeters know before the service starts.
READINGS FOR TODAY
Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 100, Philippians 4:4-9, John 6:25-35
COLLECT FOR TODAY
Eternal God, who crowns the year with goodness and does give us the fruits of the earth in their season. Give us grace that we may use them to your glory and for the relief of those in need and for our own well-being. Through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit – one God, now and for ever.
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Amanda, Graham, Katherine, Keith, Jonathan, Gill, Andrew, Nicky, Shirley, Dave S, Adam, Orla, Frederick, Val, David, Peter, Matt, Alistair, Roy, Gillian, Torben, Sharon, Sheila, Maggie, Pete, Geoff, Doreen, Judith, Susan, Steve, Mick, Pam
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Whoever sows generously will also reap generously” (2 Corinthians 9:6).
What’s on this Week
TODAY, 5th October HARVEST SERVICES across the Parish
12:00 – 14:00 Open Church Art Exhibition “Seasons of Faith” St Laurence
12:00 Bring & Share Lunch St Mark
Afternoon Concert St Mark
18:30 Evening Worship with Communion St Mark – CM & PB
Nehemiah 2:1-20
MONDAY 6th
09:30 – 12:00 Coffee Morning - IPF St Christopher
12:00 – 14:00 Open Church Art Exhibition “Seasons of Faith” St Laurence
TUESDAY 7th
10:00 “Footprints” coffee morning St Laurence
Bereavement support group. Contact Marcia
10:30 – 11:30 Belleplates St Mark
Contact Jan Austin
12:00 – 14:00 Open Church Art Exhibition “Seasons of Faith” St Laurence
18:30 – 19:30 Beginner’s bellringing practice St Laurence Tower
19:00 Home Group – Bible Study St Mark
Contact 01843 583103 if you are interested in joining this group
19:30 – 21:00 Bellringing practice St Laurence Tower
WEDNESDAY 8th
10:00 – 12:00 Churchyard Group St Laurence
Contact Barbara Byne
10:00 – 12:00 Knit and Natter St Mark Lounge
50p contribution for refreshments.
Contact Frances Barnes
11:00 Midweek Prayer and Communion St Mary – KC
12:00 – 14:00 Open Church Art Exhibition “Seasons of Faith” St Laurence
12:00 – 14:00 Church Open for Pastoral chat & private prayer St Christopher’s
This is now a weekly event until Christmas hosted by Dan & Maria
19:00 Home Group – Crossroads Bible Study St Mark
Contact Norma Wright peterena12@outlook.com
THURSDAY 9th
9:30-11:00 Deanery Chapter St Andrews
12:00 – 14:00 Open Church Art Exhibition “Seasons of Faith” St Laurence
14:00 Thursday Fellowship St Mark Lounge
Contact Prim Williamson
18:00- 20:00 Open Church Art Exhibition “Seasons of Faith” St Laurence
FRIDAY 10th
12:00 – 14:00 Open Church Art Exhibition “Seasons of Faith” St Laurence
11:00 Prayer Meeting St Mark
SATURDAY 11th
10am-1pm Indoor Equestrian Fair St Christopher
SUNDAY 12th
10am Launch of Junior Church St Laurence
12:00 Baptism St Mark - PB
Notices and Forthcoming Events
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BLYTHESWOOD SHOEBOX APPEAL: is being organised by Jean Wall & Zena Barron of St. Marks and Sharon Cutler of St. Laurence. More information to follow, but do start filling your shoeboxes in readiness. Think separately for men, women, boys and girls. The boxes need to be ready for collection by the end of this month of OCTOBER – please.
ART EXHIBITION: “Seasons of Faith: From my heART” A painting exhibition by Michael Williamson 27 September – 10 October. Open daily lunchtimes: 12–2pm Thursday evenings: 6– 8pm For any enquires: rectorcatherine@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
HARVEST MEALS: Sunday 5th Oct 12.00 bring&share lunch St Mark’s. Fri 17th Oct at 7pm supper St Catherine’s.
ROCK SOLID 2: St Laurence relaunches Sunday School this autumn for children aged 4yrs -11yrs - called Rock Solid 2 - it starts on Sunday 12 Oct and then monthly Sunday 9 Nov and Sunday 14 Dec and onwards. It will be fun-packed. Led by Marcia, Andrea and Kelly - these leaders are experienced with children with autism and ADHD. All children and parents are welcome. Arrive 9.50am at the actual church for 10am start, ends 11.30am.
SPIRITUALITY HOUR: Spirituality Hour Peace filled Night Prayer & Meditation continues - monthly at St Laurence in the candlelit Beckett Chapel – refreshments at 7pm for 7.30pm, 5th Nov reflection on Bethany by Sharon C, 3rd Dec. reflection on Babylon by David H
MONTHLY BIBLE STUDY, DISCUSSION & REFRESHMENTS AT THE RECTORY: Weds evenings 6.30pm at the St Laurence Rectory with discussion & refreshments. Weds 15 Oct, 19 Nov, 10 Dec and will continue in 2026. This is starting up for those new to faith and also for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of the Bible and feel part of a supportive group. All are welcome from across the whole Parish. Led by Revd Catherine
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